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Review
. 2019 Apr;89(4):303-308.
doi: 10.1111/ans.14713. Epub 2018 Jul 5.

Management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a review

Amy Wong  1 , Elena Galiabovitch  1 , Krishna Bhagwat  1
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Management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a review

Amy Wong et al. ANZ J Surg. 2019 Apr.

Abstract

Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a common problem faced by doctors in medical practice. It is a significant global health problem affecting adolescent and young adults. This article will review the etiopathology, diagnosis and current management guidelines. It aims to improve clinical practice and compliance to the complexities of procedures involved in management.

Keywords: lung/ae (adverse effects); pneumothorax/et (aetiology); video-assisted thorascopic surgery.

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